System Architect Radar Signal Processing (m/w/d) - Product Line Detect

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

Would you like to shape the future of intelligent mobility together with us? Become part of our VALEO team and revolutionize the experience of autonomous and connected driving.

We are looking for YOU as System Architect Radar Signal Processing (m/w/d) - Product Line Detect for our location in Bietigheim.

These challenges await you: 

• Algorithm Design & Development: Design radar waveforms (e.g., FMCW, PMCW) and signal processing chains (Range/Doppler FFT, CFAR, AoA estimation, Clustering) based on functional needs and sensor specifications.

• System Modeling: Develop high-fidelity simulations using MATLAB or Python to predict radar performance and validate algorithm theoretical limits.

• Requirement Analysis: Define and document technical specifications for the signal processing chain, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and Valeo internal standards.

• Implementation Support: Collaborate with the Software and Hardware teams to port and optimize algorithms onto embedded platforms (DSP, FPGA, or SoC).

• Performance Validation: Analyze raw radar data from test benches and vehicle fleet tests to troubleshoot issues and refine detection performance in real-world scenarios.

• Continuous Improvement: Participate in design reviews and contribute to the standardization of signal processing modules across different radar product lines.

You inspire us with that:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Physics, or a related technical field.

• Technical Expertise: Strong foundation in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Radar Physics (Radar equation, RCS, interference).

• Software Skills: Proficiency in MATLAB or Python for algorithm modeling and data analysis.

• Waveform Design: Proven experience in designing radar waveforms to meet specific range, velocity, and angular resolution requirements.

• Communication: Strong technical documentation skills and the ability to work effectively in a global, multi-site team environment.

Why Valeo:

At VALEO, we firmly believe that great technologies are born out of passion.

• 💶 Compensation package. Performance-related salary components and company pension scheme (allowance).

• 💹 Career development. Scope to develop your own ideas as well as professional and personal development opportunities worldwide.

• 💚 Benefits. Allowances for sports, health, pension scheme, canteen, JobRad,  free employee parking spaces, regular employee events and social support for a family-friendly environment.

• 🌎 Flexibility. Working models that harmonize your professional and private life.

• 🍀Work environment. Flat hierarchies and modern working methods provide you with an innovative working environment.

• 🚙 The future. We work together on the mobility trends of tomorrow.

Good to know:

• Your contact person: Julia Mittelmaier / Julia.Mittelmaier@valeo.com

• We value equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds as well as from people with disabilities.

• For data protection reasons, please submit your application documents exclusively online via the job portal on our website

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Job:

Engineering Disciplines

Organization:

Project System Software

Schedule:

Full time

Employee Status:

Regular

Job Type:

Permanent contract

Job Posting Date:

2026-04-13

Join Us !
Being part of our team, you will join:
- one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
- a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
- more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
- a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com